Welcome to 428 E Bay Avenue, a quintessential coastal retreat ideally located just one home from the bay and two blocks from the ocean and boardwalk in the heart of the Balboa Peninsula, moments from the Balboa Pier, ferry, and Fun Zone. With timeless beach cottage charm and classic coastal appeal, this move-in ready residence offers an effortless blend of style and functionality, featuring a light-filled great room, open-concept kitchen, and powder bath on the main level, while upstairs three spacious bedrooms each enjoy ensuite bathrooms for ultimate comfort and privacy. The rooftop deck captures refreshing bay breezes, passing boats, and city lights into the evening—perfect for embracing the vibrant Peninsula lifestyle year-round—while a bonus room with an additional bathroom provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or secondary living area. Complete with a versatile garage for parking, storage, bikes, and beach essentials, this is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Newport Beach’s most iconic and sought-after beachside locations.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,595
Lot Size
2,164 sqft
Year Built
1997
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
8
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
NP26143084
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Galley Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate
Fireplace
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Patio & Porch
Rooftop
Fencing
Wood
Direction Faced
East
Lot Features
Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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